Prepare for the Warhammer 40K tournament season with our guide to army building, meta-research, painting tips, logistics, and AdeptiCon 2025 insights.
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Show Summary:
The episode focuses on helping Warhammer 40K players with tournament preparation, offering insights on event logistics, competitive strategies, and hobby tips. Here are the key takeaways:
- Panel Introduction and New Year Greetings (00:05–00:56)
- Hosts Rob Bear, Kenny Bucher, Wyatt Turk, and Matt Baugh open the episode.
- Discussions about their New Year experiences, including fun anecdotes like Cuban New Year’s celebrations.
- Tournament News: Adepticon 2025 (17:04–24:58)
- Adepticon moves to Milwaukee’s Baird Center, offering significantly more space for growth.
- Major events include the 40K Championships (expanded to ~350 players) and the 4-man team tournament.
- Championships format updated to include five rounds, culminating in a Saturday night final.
- Terrain Improvements for Events (25:40–30:24)
- New terrain designed specifically for modern Warhammer 40K with functional layouts.
- Enhanced consistency with additional terrain borrowed from Games Workshop.
- New Flex Event Format (32:56–37:23)
- A casual, semi-structured format allowing players to join scheduled games without commitment.
- Encourages flexibility and enjoyment for attendees who want less competitive or rigid gameplay.
- Long War Doubles Overview (56:02–59:59)
- Unique tournament format: players team up with 1,000-point armies each.
- Rule clarifications include detachment-specific interactions, with new flexibility for shared keywords.
- Encouragement for creative army themes and sportsmanship.
- Tournament Preparation Tips (1:05:24–1:14:52)
- Build lists to score objectives effectively and adapt to tournament formats.
- Research meta through tools like BCP, StatCheck, or weekly reports on Spikey Bits
- Practice games are essential for mastering rules and gameplay.
- Logistics and Tools for Events (1:12:05–1:21:21)
- Early registration is critical; pack essentials like movement trays and tokens.
- Use display boards or magnetic transport cases to secure miniatures.
- Staying organized through tools like scorekeeper boards or apps.
- Painting and Presentation (1:22:13–1:30:38)
- Effort is more important than skill; armies must meet “Battle Ready” standards.
- Time-saving techniques include airbrushing, slapchop methods, and using spreadsheets for planning.
- Rules Knowledge and Disputes (1:33:16–1:39:35)
- Memorize key rules, use the GW app for quick references, and ask questions when uncertain.
- Handle disputes amicably and involve judges only when necessary.
- Mindset and Communication (1:40:54–end)
- Communication and cooperation are key to enjoying tournaments.
- Self-advocation and clear discussions prevent conflicts and ensure fair gameplay.
This episode provided a comprehensive guide to navigating tournaments, from preparation and logistics to mindset and gameplay tips, offering insights for both new and veteran Warhammer 40K players.
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